Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $34.00 - $52.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
National recognition programs
Local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Mileage reimbursement
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, a proud part of Gentiva, is a leading national provider dedicated to delivering compassionate hospice and palliative care across the United States. With nearly 600 locations and a vast network of thousands of committed clinicians spanning 38 states, Heartland Hospice stands at the forefront of end-of-life and advanced illness care. Their services extend beyond hospice to include palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management through several trusted brands under the Gentiva umbrella. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Heartland Hospice emphasizes a supportive and collaborative work environment where achievements are celebrated and kindness is a core value.
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Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of employment or eligible to obtain
- 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- CPR certification required
Job Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of employment or eligible to obtain
- 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields
- A genuine hospice heart, compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered
- Comfortable providing care in diverse settings including private homes and facilities
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- CPR certification required
Job Duties
- Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey
- Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient's individualized Plan of Care in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others to build and refine personalized care plans
- Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well, offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance
- Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance
- Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards
- Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient
- Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, end-of-life processes and expectations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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